just to give you a quick update on his progress.
For the first time this season, he posts 20 pts (8/12) with 13 boards.
His last five games were all above 10 pts and he increases his minutes on the floor, which could be the more crutial point in his development.
Do you think next year will still be too early to bring him in the NBA? He makes tremendous progress, would it be wiser to let him develop his game & body one more year (he is born in 86, so still really young for an nba center)?
I would think he needs to stay in france for another 2 years at least.
It sounds like he's doing really good... but even great in the euro leagues only ='s ok in the NBA.
I'm very excited about Ian and I think he'll work out ot be an excellent NBA player because I trust in the power and planning of CIA Pop & RC Buford.
But i would hagte to see a potentially great player ruined by bringing him over too soon.
OM_fever, thanks for the update on Ian. If you've been watching him play, can you (or any other Ian watcher) answer a few questions?
Is he getting his points more by creating his own shot in isolation in the post, or is he feeding off of assists from his teammates?
How do his post moves look? Is he a back-to-the basket power player, or does he face up to the defender and try to take him off the dribble?
How are his hands? Is he able to catch quick passes or does he drop them often? How well does he pass the ball?
How is his rebounding? Does he manage to box out well using his strength, or is he getting boards by outjumping the opponents?
Thanks
I haven't seen him play (TV cover is very weak for french league in france).
One thing is sure, he needs to go in another team next year if he really want to continue to improve his play. His team won't be qualified for an european compe ion next year and french championship is full of undersized bigmen and big stiffs.
He is likely not nba ready but maybe he is when I see what Petro did with Seattle.
The best thing to do fior him is to spend next year in a top french team (like Pau-Orthez, l'ASVEL, Nancy, Strasbourg or Le Mans) and play the french championship and an european compition (ULEB or euroleague). I don't think going in a spanish or italian team is a good choice too : too difficult for a young foreigner, not enough playtime and he will likely have a buyout if he signs with them.
Just my $0.02
Has he gotten any taller or put on any muscle?
One consideration is if he's somewhat ready to play some minutes and Spurs think he might someday be a core player, bringing him over next year means his rookie contract will be up at the end of the 2009/2010 season just when Spurs will free up the cap room of Duncan and Ginobili's contracts.
If he's at a level of Petro bring him over.
Mahinmi is 10 month younger than Petro.
Last year in french league : Petro : 5.4pts, 3rbds in 12min ; Mahinmi : 6.2pts, 3.9rbds in 16min (Petro was in a better team).
This year in french league for Mahinmi : 10.2 pts, 5.3 rbds in 20min.
On the last 5 games for Mahinmi (and it was mainly against good teams) : 14.6pts, 6rbds in 25 min.
A quick update :
Mahinmi was on Parker radio show monday :
Spurs like to sign him this summer but he is in no hurry and will likely spend one more year in europe in a better team.
He has received a big book from Spurs on the pick&roll and is working on it.
He will play this summer with the under 20 french team (not with the senior team). I don't think he will play a summer league with Spurs, the U20 compe ion is between the 14st and the 23rd July 2006.
http://www.premiumwanadoo.com/stb.com/stbtv/STBTV29.rm
A little video (it's legal, it's from Le Havre official website) :
- the first 30sec aren't related with Mahinmi.
- from 30sec to 3 min : it's the summary of a game, Mahinmi is in white with the number 5 (tallest player on his team).
- from 3 min to 4 min : Mahinmi's highlights (number 5 red)
You need realplayer or realalternative to watch the video.
Thanks for all the updates!
Thanks for the video. His footwork looked good in that last set of clips. Of course a highlight reel makes almost anyone look good.
Any update on his current height?
Good athleticism.
+ 30 or 40 pounds in upper body/arms would be welcome over the next 2,3 years.
4 month ago, he was 6'10" without shoes, 6'11" with shoes.
I don't know if he has grown since that.
Most quickness, speed and agility I've seen in a Spurs (future Spur) big man since DRob of a few years back. Don't know how tall Mahinmiis but he's got some pretty damn long arms.
Looks like the Spurs are already planning the French connection. They figure if everything goes right, then Tony will have a jumper, and this guy will the body to either set a nice pick or perform some alley-oop dunks.
He surely needs more work but someone on another website, one of the contract gurus, said his contract with his current team is up this year. That means he will have to sign with someone. My fear is that some Euro team will sew him up for a long contract (a la Scola) and we won't get him for a while.just to give you a quick update on his progress.
For the first time this season, he posts 20 pts (8/12) with 13 boards.
His last five games were all above 10 pts and he increases his minutes on the floor, which could be the more crutial point in his development.
Do you think next year will still be too early to bring him in the NBA? He makes tremendous progress, would it be wiser to let him develop his game & body one more year (he is born in 86, so still really young for an nba center)?
If that's the option, then I say let's bring him over if he's as physically talented as everyone seems to think. Maybe we could stash him into one of the minor league teams here?
In the video he was already doing a nice job clearing a path for penetrating players
Whats scary about his potential was he was committed to play at Gonzaga this season.
He would have been a great sidekick for Adam Morrison and JP Batista.
Thanks for posting the video. He is much improved from the video that I saw last year. He has much better footwork and agility.
well hopefully we bring javtokas over this summer and then ian the next.
He's a first round pick, I would think if he's anywhere close to being NBA-ready he would want to start the clock on his rookie deal as soon as possible.From a purely developmental standpoint, he might be better off in Spain or some such place. I'm sure Ian's agent could avoid a Scola-like deal since he's already been drafted. This team could certainly use an injection of youth, though -- they could always send him to Austin for more PT in his first two seasons.If that's the option, then I say let's bring him over if he's as physically talented as everyone seems to think. Maybe we could stash him into one of the minor league teams here?
Anyone know of a good site for French Basketball Statistics? Aren't Sanikidze, Karualov, and Mahnimi all playing in the French League now?
Euroleague wants 30 bucks a month for them(WTF?)...
I used to know a backdoor for getting the Euroleague info but I can't remember it anymore.
Can someone edit that video so that it only has Ian's highlights?
Le Havre stats
Looks like the kid has good hands too.
A writer compares him to young Chris Bosh in hoopsworld. Do they have similar games? Or is he just another Steven Hunter?
Bosh seperates himself because of his great jumpshot, handles, and first step. I don't know a whole lot about Ian, but does he have those skills?
Also, I was wondering what level the compe ion is in the league he's in?
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